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Sundsvalls Radioamatörer - SRA


 DX-calendar No. 727-728 

July 8, 2007

 Compiled by SM3CVM - Lars Aronsson

The DX-calendar is published at: http://www.sk3bg.se/


DX-TIPS



YM19Ø7FB special callsign
between 19 July 2007 UTC 19:07 and 02 August 2007 UTC 19:07
QRV on 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10 meters and WARC bands, all modes,
by TA3J for 100th anniversary of Fenerbahce Sports Club.
(http://www.qsl.net/ta3j/ym1907fb). QSL via Nilay Mine AYDOGMUS, TA3YJ.
For direct [only SASE and 1 IRC (2006 version) with your QSL card,
no green stamp please] or via bureau. SWL QSL cards are OK. No eQSL.
TA3YJ QSL Service, find moore information at
http://www.geocities.com/qslservice/ta3yj/

- 9/7          PHILIPPINES; VK3FY/DU1 and VK3FY/DU8 OC-042 and OC-130
               VK3FY plans to operate from OC-042 and OC-130. He might
               also be active as VK3FY/DU8 from OC-235, if he can find
               the time and a boat to take him there.

- 9/7          USA; W7FLY
               to celebrate the rollout of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
               Activity on CW 7050 and 14050, on SSB 7240 and 14240 kHz.
               QSL via KN7T, Mark McLauchlin, 2625 176th St SE, Bothell,
               WA 98012. More information can be found at:
               http://www.w0ma.org/

- 9/7          MALDIVES; 8Q7KN
               by JA9APS. This will be a family vacation, and his wife
               (JR9GTD) will also operate as 8Q7KN, while his two sons
               (JE9AMG and JE9AMH) will be active as 8Q7KF.

- 10/7         ANTIGUA & BARBUDA; V26RM NA-100
               by K3TRM CW/SSB/RTTY on 80-6 m. Furthermore he was
               the first one to obtain a license for 60m.

- 11/7         INDONESIA; YE39AR
               on all bands and modes to celebrate the 39th anniversary
               of ORARI, the Indonesian IARU society, and their National
               Convention. QSL via bureau, or direct to P O Box 8000,
               Jakarta 11000, Indonesia.

- 16/7         NETHERLANDS ANTILLES; PJ2/hc SA-006
               from Curacao by DL6LAU, DJ8NK and DL8OBO
               including IARU HF Contest with the call PJ2HQ.
               QSL respective hc and PJ2HQ via N9AG or LoTW.

- 16/7         NETHERLANDS ANTILLES; PJ2/DH7SA SA-006
               from Curacao Island by DH7SA. QSL via his home callsign.

- 17/7         BELIZE; V3 NA-073
               from Caye Caulker off the Belize by K7BV. The focus of
               the trip is 6 meters, but there will be plenty of HF
               activity when 6 meters is not open. A full-time 6 meter
               station with power and a 7 element beam will CQ in
               breakable beacon mode 24/7 on 50.106 MHz. A second rig
               will be used on HF for 6 meter opening coordination and
               HF pileup fun. His callsign is not yet assigned.
               QSL via W1JJ. For more details, please visit the Web page
               at http://www.qth.com/k7bv/v3/

- 20/7         BOTSWANA; A25
               by K5LBU (A25CF), GM3OOK (A25OOK), W5KDJ (A25KDJ),
               W5SL (A25SL), WA8QFE (A25LT), ZS6BUN (A25BUN), ZS6JR (A25DW),
               ZS6OB (A25OB) and ZS6WB (A25HL) from the Stevensford Game
               Reserve on 160-6 metres CW, SSB, and digital modes,
               plus 6 m, 2 m and 70 cm EME. A special callsign has been
               applied for use during the IARU HF World Championship
               (14-15 July). QSL A25OOK via M5AAV, others via home call.
               The web page for the operation is at
               http://www.tdxs.net/A2.html

- 30/7         GREENLAND; OX3PG NA-018
               from Thule (FQ56) by KD4POJ. QRV during spare time.
               QSL via WAØSMQ direct.

- 31/7         SINGAPORE; 9V1AP
               by KD3TB, mainly PSK31 and some SSB. QSL to KD3TB.

- 1/8          CHILE; 3G1ØØS
               by CE1VIL to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Scouting
               movement. QSL via XQ1KY, direct or by the bureau. For more
               information, visit http://www.ce1rkv.cl/

- 1/8          CANADA; VE7JZ/P NA-091
               from Minstrel Island. Activity will be on 40/20/15 meters
               SSB and digital modes. QSL via his home callsign.

- ca 1/8       PITCAIRN I.; VP6TD OC-044
               by ZL2HGR mostly PSK and hopefully CW.

- ca 31/8      TRISTAN DA CUNHA; ZD9BCB AF-030
               from Gough Island.

- ca 31/8      IVORY COAST; TU2/F5LDY
               on 160-10 m CW/SSB and maybe also RTTY.
               QSL via F1CGN, Fabrice Plet, 58 Avenue Rene Lebail,
               91210 Draveil, France. Online log at:
               http://f5kee.free.fr/tu2-f5ldy/tu2ldy.htm

- 31/8         JAPAN; 8J7VENUS
               celebrating the Sendai Tanabata Festival. This special
               event station will be active on 80-10 metres SSB with
               some digital modes. On 6-8 July, look for 8J7VENUS/7
               to be operated from Tashiro Island (AS-117).
               QSL via JH7YES.

- 9/9          JAPAN; 8N3IAAF
               special call due to the 11th IAAF World Championships
               in Athletics in Osaka. QSL via bureau.

- 31/12        MEXICO; 6G1LM and 6F75A
               due to the Federacion Mexicana de Radioexperimentadores
               (FMRE) 75-year jubilee. During this year all stations
               can replace the ordinary prefix as follows: 6H1 for XE1,
               6I2 for XE2, 6J3 for XE3 and 6E4 for XF4 (Revilla Gigedo).

- 31/12        BRAZIL; ZY51ØØSCOUT
               by PY5CA due to the Scout organizations 100-year jubilee.
               QSL hc.

- April 2008   SENEGAL; 6W/EA4ATI or 6W1EA
               by EA4ATI who hopes to be QRV on most bands. QSL hc direct.

- 30/6 2008    HONG KONG; VR1Ø
               to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong’s
               reunification with China, Hong Kong stations have been
               authorized to use the special prefix VR1Ø in replacement
               of VR2.

- March 2009   BHUTAN; A52VE
               by JA8VE on all bands Digi/CW/SSB with 100 Watts, inverted V
               or dipole and maybe a Spider beam. QSL via JF1OCQ.

- 31/10 2010   CANADA; VA7PX NA-075
               from Mayne Island. QSL via VE7AXU via bureau or direct.

11/7 - 15/7    BRUNEI; V8FEO
               by 9M6DXX on 10-80 metres SSB including the
               IARU HF World Championship. QSL via M5AAV, direct or bureau.

11/7 - 16/7    CANADA; VY2/KV8Q NA-029
               from Prince Edward Island, activity will be mainly CW.
               He will also be in the IARU HF World Championship Contest
               as a Single-OP CW entry. QSL via KC8UR.

11/7 - 18/7    BRITISH VIRGIN IS.; VP2V/hc NA-023
               from Tortola by WF5W, W5PF, K5WAF, WB5IUU and WZ8C
               including the FISTS Sprint CW Contest (13 July) and the
               IARU HF World Championship. All QSLs via W5PF. Logs will
               be uploaded to LoTW. The web page for the operation is at
               http://www.tdxs.net/VP2V.html

12/7 - 15/7    BRAZIL; PY1ERR/P SA-077
               from Santana Island by PU1NEZ, PU1UZH, PY1AAV, PY1LVF,
               PY1NDK, PY1NEZ and PY1VOY as part of the celebrations
               for the 100th anniversary of the scouting movement.
               Look for them (possibly also homecall/P) on 10-80 metres
               CW and SSB. QSL via PY1NEZ, direct or bureau.

12/7 - 17/7    ALASKA; NN7A/NL7 (CW), KL7YY and NF7E/KL7 (SSB) NA-206
               from Ushagat Island with two stations using 100 watt
               transceivers with vertical, wire, and kite antennas
               on 160-10 metres, with SSB on 20 and 15 m IOTA frequencies
               as conditions permit. QSL via home calls, direct or bureau.

12/7 - 17/7    BELIZE; V31UB
               by KU5B, operating mostly nights on both HF CW and SSB
               with a minimal plan to operate on 6 m. Colin is also
               planning to operate in the IARU Contest (July 14-15th)
               that weekend with a category still yet to be decided.
               QSL via KU5B.

13/7 - 16/7    MARIANA IS.; AC5TB/KHØ and NA8O/KHØ OC-086
               from Saipan by JHØMRP (AC5TB) and JK1FNL (NA8O) including
               the IARU HF World Championship. Outside the contest they
               will be active on 30, 17, 12 and 6 metres. QSL via their
               Japanese home calls.

13/7 - 18/7    PALAU; T8ØW, T88EK and T88PT OC-009 
               from Koror by JM1LJS (T8ØW, http://radio-dream.com/t80w/),
               JE1EKS (T88EK) and JI5RPT
               (T88PT, http://www.ji5rpt.com/t88pt/) on 40-6 metres
               SSB and CW plus satellite. QSL via home calls.

13/7 - 20/7    CAYMAN IS.; ZF2EK NA-016
               from Grand Cayman by N2EK, operating holiday style.
               QSL home call.

13/7 - 29/7    MOROCCO; CN2GE or CN2GE/M
               by F5OGE traveling throughout Morocco. Activity will be
               mainly on 40 and 20 meters CW/SSB. Look for him during
               his early morning and late evenings hours (Morrocan time).
               While traveling mobile during the daytime, Claude will
               sometimes sign as CN2GE/M. QSL via F5OGE, either direct
               or by the bureau.

14/7 - 15/7    IARU HF World Championship

14/7 - 17/7    KOREA; 6LØNJ/4 AS-060
               from Ch’ung Island by a group of operators from the
               Gwangju DX Club will be active starting around 6 UTC
               on 14 July through 3 UTC on the 17th. They plan to be
               active on 160-6 metres CW, SSB and RTTY. QSL via HL4XM.
               Logs will be available at http://www.dx.or.kr/

14/7 - 21/7    VANUATU; YJØCZE
               by WØCZE on 10-80 metres CW (28020, 24895, 21025, 18075,
               14020, 10105, 7010 and 3505 kHz) and SSB (28495, 24950,
               21295, 18150, 14190 & 14250, 7082 and 3795 kHz).
               QSL via WØFF.

14/7 - 28/7    MARTINIQUE; TO5J NA-107
               by F5LMJ (ex-XT2C), mainly on CW and the digital modes.
               QSL via his home callsign, but all QSOs will be confirmed
               automatically via the bureau and LoTW.

15/7 - 25/7    FRENCH ST. MARTIN and SINT MAARTEN; FS/hc and PJ7/hc
               by CT1BWW, EA3GHZ and EA5YH will start their activity on
               the French side of the island but will make visits to
               the Dutch side throughout their stay. Activity will be
               on 80-6 meters, CW, SSB and the digital modes. QSL via
               their home callsigns. Visit their very interesting
               Web page at http://www.dxciting.com/

18/7           USA; WA3EOP/P NA-031
               from Conanicut Island during his afternoon and evening
               on 14266, 14332, 7178 and 3902 kHz.

20/7 - 22/7    CANADA; VYØ NA-231
               from East Pen Island by VE3LYC and G3OCA with two stations
               on 10-40 m CW/SSB. QSL via VE3LYC direct or via bureau.

22/7 - 29/7    CAYMAN IS.; ZF2DK NA-016
               from Grand Cayman by K2DBK as a "vacation style" operation
               during his spare time on all bands from 40-6 meters, but
               he expects to spend most of his time on 20 m, conditions
               permitting. Operation will primarily be on SSB and a little
               PSK as well. QSL either direct (SASE or SAE + 1 GS please)
               or via the bureau to his home callsign, K2DBK. He plans to
               upload the logs to LoTW. Updated information will be
               available at http://k2dbk.com/

22/7 - 30/7    ALASKA; W7ASF/KL7 NA-041
               from Prince of Wales Island by W7ASF and N7TCO,
               IOTA Contest included. QSL direct or via bureau.

25/7 - 30/7    CANADA; VE3ZZ/VY2 and VE2BR/VY2 NA-029
               from Prince Edward Island. During the IOTA Contest they
               will operate as VY2Z (QSL to VE3ZZ). QSL to home calls,
               direct or bureau.

26/7 - 30/7    BAHAMAS; C6 NA-113
               from Crooked Island by W2GJ (C6APR), K3IXD (C6AXD)
               and K4QO (C6AQO), CW, SSB and RTTY on 80-6 metres
               including the IOTA Contest as C6APR. All QSLs via K3IXD.

26/7 - 1/8     CANADA; VA7AQ/P NA-091
               from Quadra Island on all bands SSB including IOTA Contest.
               QSL hc direct or via bureau.

27/7 - 29/7    CANADA; VE2FK NA-128
               from Ile-aux-Coudres by VE2FK and VA2SG. Activity will be
               on 80/40/20 meters CW only and will include an entry in the
               IOTA Contest. Some RTTY is possible. If the propagation and
               weather is good, they may stay an extra day to operate this
               mode. QSL direct to VA2SG. Stations outside North America
               are requested to send 1 SASE with 2 USDs. More info at:
               http://www.qsl.net/va2sg/_sgt/m1m2s3_1.htm

27/7 - 29/7    USA; W9IMS
               event operation from the Brickyard 400. QSL via bureau.
               Further information at: http://www.qrz.com/w9ims/

27/7 - 29/7    USA; W6I NA-144
               from Anacapa Island by W6WTG, IOTA Contest included.
               He plans to operate on 20 metres SSB running battery power.
               QSL via N2OWL.

27/7 - 29/7    CYPRUS; 5B4NC AS-120
               from one of Cyprus Coastal Islands (possibly Agios Georgios).
               Callsign, QSL info and other details will be announced
               at a later date.

27/7 - 30/7    VENEZUELA; YW1DX SA-089
               from Cayo Sombrero mainly on WARC bands CW/SSB/RTTY
               including the IOTA Contest.

27/7 - 30/7    BAHAMAS; C6AXD and C6AQO NA-113
               from Crooked Island by W2GJ, K3IXD (C6AXD) and K4QO (C6AQO)
               including IOTA Contest with the call C6APR (QSL via K3IXD).
               Before and after the contest QRV mainly on WARC bands
               CW/RTTY/SSB.

28/7 - 29/7    RSGB IOTA Contest

28/7 - 29/7    ISRAEL; 4X7AZ AS-100
               from Akhziv Island between 0700z July 28th and 1200z
               July 29th. Operators mentioned are 4Z4KX, 4Z5LA, 4X6HP,
               4Z5FI and 4X1VF. Activity will be on 80-10 meters,
               CW and SSB. They plan to have two stations on the air.
               Look for 4X7AZ to participate in the IOTA Contest.
               QSL via 4Z5LA. For more information, including a log
               search, visit http://www.4z5la.net/4x7az/

30/7 - 5/8     MICRONESIA; V6ØYAQ OC-010
               from Ponhpei by V6ØYAQ (club call, QSL via JI6DUE),
               V6ØDU (QSL via JI6DUE), V6ØIL (QSL via JF3PLF),
               V6ØKL (QSL via JN3JBC), V6ØTI (QSL via JA3UWB),
               V6ØTX (QSL via JH3TXR) and V63JJ (QSL via JA3ART)
               on 160-6 metres CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK31. QSL direct or via
               bureau. The web page for the operation, including the log
               search, can be found at http://www.ja3yaq.ampr.org/v6/

2/8 - 7/8      ALASKA; W5BOS/KL7 and W5BOS/ALØ NA-235 NEW and NA-238
               from two IOTA groups, Semidi Islands (W5BOS/KL7) operation
               will be battery power only, because all of the Semidi
               Islands and associated rocks are part of the National
               Wilderness Preservation System and are closed to mechanical
               equipment such as generators. The second operation will be
               from Unavikshak Island (W5BOS/ALØ). QSL via N6AWD.

11/8 - 17/8    USA; K4I NA-112
               from Sunset Beach by AI4U on 10-40 metres CW/SSB and
               as time allows. QSL via home call.

15/8 - 22/8    CANARY IS.; EA8/ON6ZK AF-004
               from the Island of Tenerife by ON6ZK on a holiday operation.
               He will operate from his hotel room with a FT897 with
               25 watts only, mainly on 20 and 17 meters SSB. The antenna
               is a telescopic antenna (only about 1.5 meters in length).
               He will also try to activate the Teide mountain, probably
               on August 18th on 20 meters SSB. QSL via the bureau
               to ON6ZK.

17/8 - 27/8    GREENLAND; OX/HB9FMD
               from Hotel Hvide Falk in Ilulissat, mainly CW
               on the WARC bands. QSL via HB9FMD.

18/8 - 19/8    International Lighthouse Weekend 2007

19/8 - 21/8    BERMUDA; VP9/OH1VR NA-005
               activity will be mainly on CW (no bands of activity were
               provided). QSL via OH1VR, by his CBA.

21/8 - 24/8    GREENLAND; OX NA-243
               from Rathbone Island by PA3EXX. QSL hc.

26/8 - 24/9    INDONESIA; YB9/PAØRRS OC-022
               from Bali Island mainly on 40-10 m. QSL hc.

28/8 - 4/9     FIJI; 3D2F
               by LY1DF on 80-17 meters, mostly CW. This will include
               an entry in the All Asia DX SSB Contest (September 1-2nd).
               His alternative callsign is 3D2TM. QSL via LY1DF (QRZ.com).
               Visit his Web page at http://www.qrz.lt/ly1df/

7/9 - 24/9     ST. BRANDON; 3B7
               a multiinternational expedition with among others SM5GMZ is
               planned to be QRV over three weekends from Isle du Sud with
               up to twelve stations by the Five Star DXers Association
               (FSDXA). QSL to G3NUG via bureau or direct to
               Neville Cheadle G3NUG, Lower Withers Barns, Middleton on
               the Hill, LEOMINSTER, Herefordshire, United Kingdom HR6 ØHY.
               More info at: http://www.3b7c.com/

14/9 - 27/9    GAMBIA; C565YK
               by ON7YK on 80-10 meters and also on 6 meter SSB.
               QSL via the info on QRZ.com.

26/9 - 9/10    BURUNDI; 9UØA
               by DL7DF and his team (including DK1BT, DL4WK, DL7UFN,
               DL7UFR and SP3DOI). They plan to operate CW, SSB, RTTY,
               PSK31 and SSTV on 160-6 metres. QSL via DL7DF, direct
               or bureau. Further information and log search at
               http://www.dl7df.com/9u/

ca 27/9-10/10  PAPUA NEW GUINEA; P2 OC-284 and OC-283 IOTA NEW!
               from Nukumanu Island (OC-284) and Tauu Island (OC-283),
               ca six days from respective island, is planned by Hans,
               SM6CVX and Derek, G3KHZ for activities on all bands CW/SSB.
               If they get some spare time they will maybe be active a few
               days from Tulun (OC-256), but that is uncertain. A special
               permission is needed to be able to visit the islands, which
               as some researchers beleive belongs to those that will sink
               into the ocean in about 5 years! The expedition will be
               very expensive, ca 30.000 USD.

29/9 - 12/10   NIUE; ZK2
               by DL2AH on 10-40 m RTTY/SSB. QSL hc direct or via bureau.

Early October  MALDIVES; 8Q7AK AS-013
               from the Island of Embudu by G7COD. Exact dates of
               operation, frequencies etc, will be announced closer
               to his activation. Duration of his operation will be
               approximately 2 weeks. QSL via bureau.

17/10 - 30/10  CHATHAM IS.; ZL7/DL2AH
               by DL2AH on 10-40 m RTTY/SSB. After that he is planning
               for two weeks on VK9N, Norfolk Island. QSL hc direct or
               via bureau.

17/10 - 30/10  GAMBIA; C52C
               by OMØC Contest Group with six operators, OM2TW, OM1KW,
               OM2RA, OM6NM, OM5AW and OM1NW on 6-160 m CW/SSB/Digital,
               mainly low bands. They will use four well equipped stations
               and they will be QRV in the CQ WW SSB Contest. A tour to
               Bijol Island (AF-060) is also planned. QSL via OM2FY direct
               or via bureau. More info at: http://www.om0c.com/gambia/

18/11 - 26/11  BAHAMAS; C6ATA
               by K2KW will be active including participation in
               the CQ WW DX CW Contest (November 24-25th) as a
               Single-Op/Single-Band (40 m)/Low-Power entry. Outside of
               the contest he will be active on 160-30 meters, mostly CW.
               QSL via WA4WTG.

19/11 - 24/12  TUNISIA; 3V
               by GMØDHZ for a 5 week holiday-style operation with
               activity on 80-10 meters and possibly 160 m, CW and SSB.
               QSL via info on QRZ.com.

20/11 - 3/12   MONTSERRAT; VP2M NA-103
               by K3VX, K4NO, K7NM, AK9F, K9NR and K9CS (VP2MSC).
               Activity will include entries in the CQ WW DX CW Contest
               and ARRL 160 Contests. Callsigns and other info will be
               forthcoming. QSL via K9CS.

February 2008  COCOS I.; TI9
               The next DXpedition to TI9 will depart in February 2008!
               Visit the following Web site at:
               http://www.qsl.net/ti2hmg/cocos.htm

11 - 28/2 2008 DUCIE I.; VP6DX OC-182
               is being organized to take place in February 2008 by a
               large team of experienced operators. Landing permissions
               and licences have  been granted, and a suitable charter
               vessel has been secured. Activity will be on 160-6 metres
               with seven stations, all Elecraft K3 transceivers with
               ACOM amps. The team is seeking financial contributions
               to help defray the very significant costs of this
               Dxpedition, well over 200,000 USDs. Full details on how
               to contribute can be found on the expedition web site,
               http://www.vp6dx.com/

Early Mar 2008 CLIPPERTON I.; FO/C NA-011
               a team lead by N6OX would be going to Clipperton Island
               sometime in early March 2008, planning to operate 12-14
               days depending on conditions. More details will be
               forthcoming. The web site for the expedition is at
               www.clipperton2008.org/

 

IOTA-frequencies

CW:  28040, 24920, 21040, 18098, 14040, 10115, 7030 and 3530.
SSB: 28560, 28460, 24950, 21260, 18128, 14260, 7055 and 3755.

The frequencies are NOT exclusive to IOTA!
IOTA net Saturdays at 1300z on 14260 and Sundays at 1300z on 21260!

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